Checkpoint Technologies, LLC, noted supplier of laser scanning and
photon emission microscopy systems for the failure analysis industry,
announced the settlement of the ongoing lawsuit with DCG Systems. This
settlement allows for Checkpoint to license DCG Systems’ patents while
continuing its historical business in optical failure analysis and
debugging tools for the semiconductor IC market. Checkpoint will
continue to provide product innovation, high reliability and customer
service.

Over the last 18 months, Checkpoint has continued its innovative new
product development while experiencing substantial growth within the
marketplace. The expansive growth that Checkpoint had seen over the
previous 5 years continued throughout 2012. Checkpoint is now poised to
deliver new systems to its customers that will continue to provide value
and leading edge technologies.

About Checkpoint Technologies

Founded in 1995, Checkpoint Technologies develops and manufactures
optical failure analysis tools used by semiconductor manufacturers to
improve the speed and reliability of integrated circuits for the failure
analysis industry. Checkpoint Technologies is headquartered in San Jose,
California USA with worldwide sales and service. www.checkpointtechnologies.com

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